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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1946

Page

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Henry Jones Buried At Shady Grove

Funeral services for Henry J. Jones, who died Saturday night at his home in Sellersville after a short illness, were held Wednesday at Shady Grove Church with Rev. A O Spivy of Coffee Springs officiating. Bovdast Company handled arrangements. Surviving are three sons, W J Jones of Coffee Springs, Samoal Jones in the U S Navy, HL Jones of Laurel Hill Fla. five daughters, Irene Davis, M Daisy Jones, Oney Jones, Madaline Cassedy all of Samson, and Mittie Atder gon of Mismi.

Enterprise Henry J. Jones Sellersville Shady Grove Church A. O. Spivy Coffee Springs Bovdast Company W. J. Jones

Cabinet discusses meat import impact on U S beef supply

President Kennedy aides weigh actions on the cattle petition as Cabinet members brief reporters after a long session. Anderson says Canada and Mexico have limited beef to offer, while 80 million U S cattle remain on home ranges. Officials note asks on Navy meat supply and possible moves to spur slaughter.

Anderson Democratic National Robert E. Hannegan John R. Steelman Clark Clifford Hannegan White House Canada Mexico Navy Secretary of Navy James Forrestal

White House social season opens with two diplomatic dinners

The formal White House social season begins November 26 with a diplomatic dinner, followed by ten events for diplomats, cabinet members, Supreme Court, agency heads, and congressional leaders. It ends February 18 with a congressional reception, as President Truman signals leniency on formal wear due to wartime scarcity, noting he will wear tails.

White House Supreme Court Congress Army Navy Truman

Charles Riley Dies At Enterprise Home

Funeral services for Charles Riley of Enterprise were held Tuesday afternoon at Center Church with the Rev. Bob Justice. Burial followed at the graveyard. Survived by his wife and two sons Dock and Fred Riley, both of Enterprise.

Charles Riley Enterprise Ent Baget Wty Teesdey T Center Henry Bob Justice Boyd Com Vo Dock Fred Riley Emerpote

Funeral Services For Mrs H T Thomley

Funeral services for Mrs. H T Thomley sixty six who died at her Newton home early Wednesday were held at Gullswater Church with Rev Howard Blazer officiating Burial followed in the church cemetery She had lived in the community all her life and was a member of the Christian Home Church Surviving are her husband six sons one brother and twenty seven grandchildren

H. T. Thomley Newton Rovie Ore Gullswater Church Howard Blazer Ward-Wilson Charch H. C J. L Troy Thomley Newton W. Y. Thomlley Tamps Mershal Thomley Priaski Miss Doughty Phomiley Vicksburg Lee Korkland Hartford

City Issues Two Building Permits for 1700 Total

The City Fire Department issued two building permits yesterday totaling 1700. Nelson Price received a permit for a residence on the 1340 block East Burdesian street costing 1400. R L Griggs obtained a permit to move a residence from 1345 South Oates street to 1343 South Oates street for 300.

Petroita Nelce Price Burdesian Street R. L. Griggs South Oates Street

United States proposes Mortreux convention revision plan

The United States seeks a preliminary conference with all interested powers including the USSR to consider revising the Mortreux convention. It reiterates that Turkey should lead Straits defense, with UN action possible if attacked, and notes copies were dispatched to France Greece Britain and the Soviet Union. London reports indicate Britain remains firm with Russia on protecting the Straits.

United States Russia Turkey United Nations Security Ceutecil Wasi Cipl Staat France Greece Britain Vereusiovia London Pasion Ulu

Military arrest at newspaper office linked to Daubenhewer case

The report details the detention by FBI and Garda military intelligence of Daubenhewer in a newspaper office after others had departed. It mentions Comer, a 22 year old resident of Bel Avr me Was Inducted in 1933, with service at Pearl Harbor, the Marshalls, and Tinian, and notes his role in the Prt Air Forcer and other units. The text includes numerous garbled phrases and fragments from wartime reporting.

RBI Daubenhewer FBI Garda Comer Bel Avrme Moroder Pearl Hearturou Marshalls Uy Mt Tinian Ne Prt Daeubenhever Frigland Gori Maxi

Fifteen 993rd Army Battery Veterans Enlist in National Guard

Fifteen former members of the 993rd Field Army Battalion are reactivated in the National Guard at Enterprise Alabama. Names include Oren C. Busden Max A. Lee Huey E. Reynolds John B. Parrish Harry Aubert Beane and others. The unit has served in North Africa Italy France Germany and Austria earning Croix de Guerres. Future battalions to be organized at Elba Troy Geneva and Samson with federal recognition expected in November.

Bai Ers Field Army Baif Alabama No- Guard Frercis Qain Oren C. Busden Max A. Lee Huey E. Reynold John B. Parrish Harry . Aubert B. Beane orNer James C. Kel' Fleming Shelby G .Moere Hundizy Tom FE Hughes Joris Hnetsoe Alvie D. Hurd Thomas Bowden Pre Elba Troy Geneva Samson Faris Enterprise

Two Plead Guilty To Larceny Charges

S McCullough and Edwin Hooks indicted this week for grand and larceny pleaded guilty yesterday. McCullough admitted burglary and grand larceny and drew three years imprisonment. Hooks received a prison term for grand larceny.

L S. McCullough Edwin Hooxs McCullough Hooks

Auto Accidents Cause Minor Damage in City Yesterday

Two car crashes yesterday afternoon caused minor damage. A two mule driven vehicle operated by Frank Turner collided with a parked car owned by Grace Mack on 2635 Appletree Street after Turner lost control. Police reported injuries including minor bruises to Mary S Appletree Street passenger and a faultless sequence at Main and Olive avenues.

Dam Frank Turner Appletree St Grace Mack Turner Fowler Promar As Smith Ralph Uate Bell Owens

Fire Chief R H Ryan speaks at Lions Club meeting

Fire Chief R H Ryan spoke before the Lions Club outlining fire prevention themes and the yearly path to safety. He praised fire drill squads and commended the local fire department for their service. Attendees included FA Perroux and Joe Sitbeth of Mum gurnery, with other local officials present.

R. H. Ryan Lions Club Ryan Woven Lion's Club Etvas Pathan FA Perroux Joe Sitbeth Mum Gurnery Coa Clark

Unclear OCR Pulse Posts Court Case and Election Snippets

Fragmented readable text hints at a court case, political figures, and a Caribbean travel reference. Names, dates, and concrete actions are mostly garbled, with several improper or incomplete phrases and stray numbers interspersed throughout.

Cardinals Triumph Despite Red Sox Offensive Flurry

In a tense pitcher duel, Musial and Kurowski key Cardinal hits as Slaughter scores and Garagiola struggles at the plate. Red Sox rally with Pesky steal and a late homer by Culberson, but Cardinals push ahead with decisive plays in a high error count and multiple baserunners.

Cardinals Musial Culbverson Slaughter Bobvsunns Kurowski Bobson Garagiola Partee Pesky Redsox Marion Culberson Gutteridge

Thomas K. Glenn Dies at 78 in Atlanta Banking Leader

Thomas X. Glenn, retired chairman of the Trust Company of Georgia, died at his Biltmore Apartments home after a lengthy illness. He was 78 and had 44 years with the bank, retiring last July 9 as chairman. An influential banker and industrialist, Glenn was linked with Coca Cola, Atlantic Steel, Continental Gin, and the Atlantic Company, plus various philanthropic efforts.

Atlanta Thomas X. Glenn The Trust Company of Georgia Biltmore Glenn Trust Company of Georgia Board Bank Coca Cola Company Atlantic Steel Company Continental Gin Company Atlantic Company

Last Minute Rush For Licenses Slows Then Heats Up

Probate office clerks report 2000 privilege licenses to issue with only about 500 sold. Open door licenses slow, vehicle tags show 1100 of 8000 applied. Hunting and fishing licenses sell faster. Poll tax payers may register on first and third Mondays. deadline February 1. Store and automobile licenses due November 1 without penalty.

Court House

Mid-Westerner Admits Stealing Automobile

Billy Gene Jones pleaded guilty to transporting a stolen automobile in interstate commerce before a Federal Grand Jury in Montgomery. Sentence continued until Oct. 18. Jones stole the car owned by Charles Prestwood near Tennille Alabama in November 1945 and transported it to Palmetto Georgia.

Billy Gene Jones Inter-State Commierce Montgomery Jones Charles Prestwood Tennille Ala Palmetta

Patterson Enlists in Navy Prep School at Bainbridge

Seaman first class John Burdeshaw Patterson of Andersonville Georgia enlisted in February and now attends the Navy Prep School at Bainbridge. The local Navy Recruiting Station announced the update today.

John B. Patterson Navy John Burdeshaw Patterson Donaghsonville Bainbridge

Cardinals Rally In Red Sox Victory

In a 6 to 3 win by the Red Sox over St. Louis, Pesky charged with an error, Kurowski and Musial involved in a tense double play, and Walker drove in two runs including Musial and Kurowski to seal the late scoring.

Cardinals Kurowski Lee Ballanfant Yook Garagiola Dobson Walker Vosafedy Yous DiMagepio Straivet RED Sox Ernie Dusuk Feld Ree Slavehier DiMaggio Ty Vets Benn Blackie York Marie Colbe Pesky Kurowskis Earl Johnson Bob Kiiinger Garspiela Musial St. Lewis Mason

Mrs Vallie Phillips Dies At Samson Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Vallie Phillips, who died at her home in Samson Tuesday morning, were held Wednesday at New Hope Church with Rev. Toble Crocker of Winter Haven Florida officiating. Boyd and Company directed. Surviving are seven sons Hugo Phillips Darlington Florida Dewey Phillips DeFuniak Springs Florida Bart Phillips Panama City and W B John Eulan and Rousia Phillips all of Samson and a daughter Miss Merile Phillips Samson.

Enterprise Vallie Phillips Samson New Hope Church Toble Crocker Winter Haven Fla Boyd and Company Hugo Phillips Darlington Dewey Phillips DeFuniak Springs Bart Phillips Panama City W. B John Eulan Rousia Phillips Merile Phillips

Fire Prevention Week Drive Boosts Dothan Awareness

Number 138 to Dothan from Douglas three months ago. United Telephone vice president Kirk noted prior fire was H N Prather’s garage at 200 Jeff St. Losses during Fire Prevention Week were modest, with $350 in Prather's garage and under $250 elsewhere. City officials, civic groups, churches, merchants, and ten schools collaborated with the Fire Department. Fire drills occurred in all city schools, and Chief Ryan aims to extend the 14 point program next year to keep fire consciousness year round. The Southern States Forestfire Commission reports expected reductions in county losses, citing past fires in farms, public buildings, and woodlands. A Ford for every county family could be funded by past losses. The commission sent forest fire prevention materials to school librarians and plans film showings donated by the U S Forest Service.

Dothan Douglas Kirk United Telephone and Telegraph Company H. N. Prather Jeff St Ryan R. H. Ryan Houston County Southern States Forestfire Commission, Inc U. S. Forest Service

Clyde Lovern Speaks at Red Cross Institute in Montgomery

Clyde Lovern of Houston County American Red Cross was one of two chapter reps to address the opening session of the two day Red Cross Chapter Institute in Montgomery. He spoke on what the Red Cross does in the community and praised its war and peace time roles.

Clyde Lovern Red Cross Montgomery Houston County American Red Cross Red Cros Lovern Alabama Washington County

Fern Sanders Freed On Bond For Seduction Charge

Fern Sanders was released on a $750 bond after a seduction charge. A circuit clerk's office record shows a warrant issued August 31 for the seduction of an unmarried woman.

Fern Sanders Circuit Clerk Sanders

Polio Case Reported In Dothan Area

A three year old boy in northern Dothan is the second polio victim in Houston County this year. He is receiving treatment at Mobile Clinic after local doctors suspected polio and Mobile confirmed the diagnosis. Dr. W T Burkett said the previous case had been reported to the State Department of Health.

Dothan Houston W. T. Burkett Heath Mobile Burkett State Department of Health

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Henry Jones Shady Grove 4. T. Thomsey Bill Farmer Arai Jothias Ue Optometrists C. E. Blakey G. W. Blamey Lippet N Foster N. Foster 993Rai National Guard Ns Uniwer Cariabe Dacia Ron Parton IAD Litee Anita Borliy Pavelic CNNTE Eland Valied Furry Web Otay Sidirags Otton Owen Higgins Williams Brazie DiMaggio Brazile Garaggiola DiMuggy Second Schoendensals Lau Beasley Orligithander Braale Schoemaiens Partey Schoendisns Erros Bee's SEA Foods Baltimore Buie Cafe Thomas K. Glenn Sleugater Vetoal Junegs Ging Schiendenst Dubson Lina Muute Alysius Dusan Sallen Henry J Taylor Guidor Seintral Motors Fred James Josh Couch Lawrence T. Oakley Institute Guy Morris Bonnie Houston County Alabans Beonie- Morris St. Oates Wise Wadlington Hotel Speigner Slegtex Speigner Concrete Block CO Sey Superock Concrete Brewton Eng. CO Washington, Dothan Blumberg Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Cal
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